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HV05 AXU

2005 Rover Cityrover

Green Lpg 1405cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

275,987 mi
Last recorded275,987 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 AXU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 275,987 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 268,547 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 268,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 248,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

plumbing fixtures used on LPG system

Pass 2 May 2023 235,038 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bulb very weak (4.1.4 (b))

cambelt cover missing

general corrosion underneath vehicle

rear exhaust heat shield loose

reverse light not working

pluming fixtures have been used on lpg system also running near exhaust manifold

Fail 31 Mar 2023 235,024 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on wheel and Tyre (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in places

front fog lights not working

reverse light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2022 216,675 miles

both rear suspension lower arms covered in under sill

Fail 14 Mar 2022 216,668 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both rear suspension lower arms covered in under sill

Pass 8 Mar 2021 196,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 186,117 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 170,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 155,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 141,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2017 141,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 126,903 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 126,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 109,496 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 109,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 89,894 miles

Both front antiroll bar bushes cracked and perished close to excessive

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 89,798 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front antiroll bar bushes cracked and perished close to excessive

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,090 miles

see refusal certificate 117451263475

Fail 2 Mar 2013 75,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

close to excessive damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

indicator stalk opperation poor

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

crack in windscreen outside swept area

plastic outer cover sills fitted

srs warning light on

Fail 1 Mar 2012 58,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

plastic outer cover sills fitted

srs warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,657 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2011 39,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,508 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 25,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 23,500 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

park brake a little slack, needs adjusting

Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,500 miles

park brake a little slack, needs adjusting

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,297 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?

Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
4,028
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
8,933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,066
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,019
Stop lamp not working 4,971
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,465
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HV05 AXU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2005 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 31,925 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Cityrover fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,066 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV05 AXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Cityrover typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV05 AXU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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